These pictures are of the many sad memorials erected by friends & family to honor murder and other violence victims in the Washington DC area. These spontaneous, homemade, heartfelt creations are found on streets throughout the region. They are often the only physical tribute to the many slaying victims.
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Friday, August 31, 2018

This memorial to Mr. Young is about 100 feet from another memorial in this same block, marking a woman's death there just last month.

Peace, peace to all.

From a DC police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, July 30, 2018, in the 1500 block of 19th Street SE, Washington DC. At approximately 5:49 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Further investigation revealed a second adult male suffered a gunshot wound as a result of this shooting. He was treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The decedent has been identified as Andre Hakim Young, 47, of District Heights, MD.